Care specifications
| Type | Stem |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Low (20–45 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Not needed |
| Fertilizer demand | Medium |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Max height | 24 in |
| Spread | 6 in |
| Placement | Background |
| Attaches to hardscape | No |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 70–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.8 |
| Color | Green |
| Trimming | Regular |
| Styles | Jungle, Nature, Dutch |
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Propagation
Replant trimmed tops; thick stems can be cut into multiple sections and each will sprout.
Frequently asked questions
Why are the leaves on my Temple Plant melting after purchase?
Most Temple Plants are farmed emersed, and the broad emersed leaves die back as submerged growth takes over — often dramatically. Keep the stems planted and lit; the new underwater leaves are longer, narrower, and permanent.
How do I keep Hygrophila corymbosa from overwhelming the tank?
Hard pruning. Cut stems down by half whenever they crowd the surface and remove whole stems where the bush gets too wide — it regrows from every cut. Its appetite also makes it a useful nutrient sponge in tanks prone to algae.
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